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Your chances of getting into Augusta State University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

54.7%
Admission Difficulty for Augusta State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Average 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at ASU is 54.7%.  Its admission rate is the 12th lowest in Georgia.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into ASU and can you get accepted?

ASU is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,296 out of the 2,369 who applied were admitted.

The school has extremely easy admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 65 percent (SAT 960/1150 ACT 18/22). Of those applicants who were admitted, 64% enrolled. This indicates that the school is a top choice for many students who apply.

Can you get into ASU?

55% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Augusta State University you should:

  • Score 1060 on the SAT
  • Score 20 on the ACT

ASU GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Augusta State University has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.

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ASU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

960-1150

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Augusta State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 480
Math 25th Percentile 480
Composite 25th Percentile 960
SAT Scores for Augusta State University
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 580
Math 75th Percentile 570
Composite 75th Percentile 1150
Average SAT Score 1060

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Augusta State University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at ASU is 1060 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 960-1150. Students who get into Augusta State University score in the top 68 percent of all SAT test takers..  ASU ranks #28 in the state of Georgia for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1060 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. ASU regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 960 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 960, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 860, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1055, you have around a 55% chance of being admitted. A 1150 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 70% chance of getting in.

Augusta State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1150 and Above Good >70%
1055 to 1150 Avg + 55%-70%
960 to 1055 Avg - 39%-55%
865 to 960 Reach 25%-39%
Less than 865 Low <25%
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ASU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

18-22 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for Augusta State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 17
Math 25th Percentile 17
Composite 25th Percentile 18
ACT Scores for Augusta State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 22
Math 75th Percentile 23
Composite 75th Percentile 22
Average ACT Score 20

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into ASU?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to ASU is 20, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 22.  The school ranks #29 in Georgia for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 20. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 16.

0 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Augusta State University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into ASU for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 20 score has around 55% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 70% with a 22 ACT score.

Augusta State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
22 and Above Good >70%
20 to 22 Avg + 55%-70%
18 to 20 Avg - 39%-55%
16 to 18 Reach 25%-39%
Less than 16 Low <25%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Augusta State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,581 788 2,369
Accepted 811 485 1,296
Acceptance Rate 51% 62% 55%
Enrolled 488 335 823
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 60% 69% 64%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Augusta State University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Augusta State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Augusta State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Augusta State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=138983 IPEDS survey data for Augusta State University.

Last updated February 24, 2024